HR​/Payroll Specialist

HR/Payroll Specialist

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year.

The Children's Center of Monmouth County, a private school for special needs students, and The Adult Day Program, a leisure and activity‑based setting for adults with disabilities, is seeking a Payroll/Human Resource Specialist. Our approximately 200 employees include Direct Support and Paraprofessionals;
Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists;
Facilities Specialists;
Functional Supervisors;
Managers and Executives. The successful candidate will manage a variety of HR and payroll tasks, including posting positions, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, reference checking, and employee relations while fostering a positive workplace culture. Maintaining accurate and compliant State and Federal required records is paramount.

• 3-5 years of experience as a HR/Payroll Generalist.
• Experience with project management as they relate to HR initiatives.
• Familiarity with State and Federal employee legal statutes.
• Strong communication skills and effective interaction across all levels.
• Experience with a variety of Job Search Platforms and Applications.
• The ability to streamline and control processes without sacrificing quality.
• Administrative and hands‑on experience with Payroll processing.
• Experience with ADP Payroll System.
• Exercising the highest level of confidentiality.
• BA in HR Management/Business or related field.
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, Word, ADP, etc.
• SHRM Certification a plus.

This is a full‑time, 12 month position.

• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.